How to get fromManhattan Beach to Los Angeles Downtownby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles Downtown by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 438 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus 438
39 min
$2–4
Drive 19.2 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles Downtowncar 19.2 mi
25 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles Downtowntaxi 19.2 mi
25 min
$65–80
Line 13 bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Artesia Bl at Pacific Coast Hwy to Victoria St at Tamcliff Avbus 13
2. Take the bus from Victoria / Tamcliff to 7th / San Pedrobus 51
2h 4m
$2–4
Line 109 bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Aviation Blvd. / Century Blvd.bus 109
2. Take the bus from Avalon Station to 7th / San Pedrobus 51
2h 6m
$4–5

Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles Downtown by bus

30Weekly Buses

39 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles Downtown.

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?

LA DOT operates a bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Figueroa St & 12th St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 39 min.

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